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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 508.26 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 508.26 and 237.39 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 508.26 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/508.26 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 508.26 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 120,655.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,655.84/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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